Why Jesus Waits to Answer Your Prayer

As much as we wish it were otherwise, life has no easy answers to our struggles. Oh, I know, I

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Why Jesus Waits to Answer Your Prayer

Caesarea—A Place for Entertainment, Evangelism, and Education

People had money to burn in Caesarea. As one of the largest seaports on the eastern Mediterranean—and located along the

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Caesarea—A Place for Entertainment, Evangelism, and Education

My Readers’ Top Books to Read

Figuring out good books to read is a lifelong pursuit. Very few of the books I read are those I

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My Readers’ Top Books to Read

5 Things to Do In Israel You Maybe Haven’t Thought Of

Most Christian tours to Israel follow a predictable route. Begin in Tel Aviv, work your way up the coast, and

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5 Things to Do In Israel You Maybe Haven’t Thought Of

What Eavesdropping at Starbucks Taught Me

While waiting to have lunch with a friend last week in Franklin, TN, I sat at the local Starbucks to

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What Eavesdropping at Starbucks Taught Me

My 4 Favorite Movie Scenes (and Why)

What is your favorite movie? That’s always a tough question for me, because I tend to have favorite scenes rather

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My 4 Favorite Movie Scenes (and Why)

Tell Me What Books Have Helped You Most

If you’re like me, you love to read good books. There’s the Bible, of course. But there are many other

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Tell Me What Books Have Helped You Most

15 Volunteer Opportunities in Israel for Christians

Most Christians who travel to Israel go to experience the land of the Bible—and they should. But there’s a unique

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15 Volunteer Opportunities in Israel for Christians

Ash Wednesday—Applied Every Day

If you’re unfamiliar with it, Ash Wednesday seems an odd tradition. Ashes of burned crosses from the previous year’s Palm

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Ash Wednesday—Applied Every Day

May I Sign Your Book?

Sometimes a personal touch means more than a blank book. I would love to send you an autographed copy of

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May I Sign Your Book?

I Have Prayed for You

When I took a survey of my blog readers in 2014, the results of that survey were very telling of

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I Have Prayed for You

The Secret to Getting What You Want Out of Life

Wouldn’t it be nice if road signs told us more than simply which way to turn? Just once I’d love

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The Secret to Getting What You Want Out of Life